Pets of the Week

Mary Esparra

Friday

Jul 31, 2009 at 2:00 AM

The following animals are available for adoption from area nonprofit animal shelters and rescues. Adoption fees are required and vary from shelter to shelter. These organizations rely on donations and adoption fees to continue operating.

The following animals are available for adoption from area nonprofit animal shelters and rescues. Adoption fees are required and vary from shelter to shelter. These organizations rely on donations and adoption fees to continue operating.

Mickey is an 8-week-old black kitten with white markings and a pink nose, a shelter favorite. He is an energetic guy who might not be OK with small children but will make a playful companion. He is using the litter box and will be neutered.

Hank is a 7-year-old basset hound who came to the shelter because of illness in his family. He is partly housebroken, but crate-training and patience will help. He loves everyone and has soft fur. He will be neutered.

Sweet Pea is a 2-year-old tortoiseshell cat with beautiful markings and green eyes. She will be spayed.

Big Boy Bernie is a 3-year-old neutered golden retriever mix at about 100 pounds. He is energetic and would make a good running or hiking partner. He is smart and fully leash trained but, because of his size, he needs a savvy dog handler. He knows several commands.

Chained Charlie is a 1-year-old neutered possible basset/terrier mix who spent most his young life at the end of a thick chain. He is friendly and loves attention from adults and children but needs to be the only pet in the home.

Muki is a 3-year-old neutered Akita-shepherd mix from a high-kill shelter in Georgia. He has lots of energy and is somewhat of a bull in a china shop, so a home without small children is needed. He is OK with most other dogs but not cats.

Brody is an 18-month-old neutered goldendoodle. He loves everyone, including children and other dogs. He is playful, affectionate, housebroken and healthy.

Swiffer is a 6-year-old Shih Tzu mix who came to the shelter a matted stray. All shaved down and ready for a new shiny coat, he is gentle and laid-back. He likes to be cuddled. He needs a home without small children because of his small size.

Lucky is an 8-year-old shepherd-Rottweiler mix transferred from an overcrowded shelter. He is well behaved, friendly and OK with other dogs and shelter visitors.

Eddie is a 12-week-old shorthaired kitten at the shelter since May. He is outgoing and more than ready to leave shelter life.

Fiver is a 2-year-old shorthaired buff cat. He is gentle and easygoing and enjoys the shelter sunroom.

Rommy is a 9-year-old small bichon frisé who came to the shelter in poor condition. He has an underactive thyroid condition requiring inexpensive medication. He recently underwent a successful hernia operation. He is affectionate and is now in good health.

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